It comes with 10 levels of resistance with the top one providing a very tough workout if you are able to row at this level for a sustained period. You can pay up to four figures for a rowing machine but throwing money at it won’t necessarily get the most suitable one for you. Our buyer’s guide to the best rowing machines will help you to decide which one to choose. It will state on your delivery note how many boxes you should receive. If the boxes you receive don't match the delivery note you must write down the number of boxes received on the delivery note next to your signature.

If you refuse the delivery for any other reason than the goods being damaged in transit, you are liable for all outbound and return freight charges. If any of the larger products will not fit through doors or stairwells, and delivery is refused or returned, you will be responsible for all outbound and return freight costs.Overall the JLL R200 rowing machine is a fantastic entry-level machine. If you’re looking to get into shape or want an easy way to add some cardio into your training then this could be the machine for you. The R200 arrives in a long, narrow box with all the tools required for its assembly, which is straightforward. There’s no need to plug it in: the 3in (76mm) LCD screen is powered by batteries that are supplied with the machine. When I say tough workouts, the magnetic resistance has 10 settings which are adjustable through a dial on the main unit. The dial is conveniently located for mid-workout adjustments. The rowing machine itself uses magnetic resistance, which doesn’t offer the most realistic rowing feel, though it provides enough challenge for even fairly advanced rowers. But more importantly, the magnetic resistance system is quiet, which can’t be said for the fan-operated opposition.

I’d also grown to love the full Scottish breakfast that was served every morning so I was keen to keep up with the rowing upon my return to target those extra pounds I’d acquired while on holiday! Where the R200 really excels is in its high levels of comfort and excellent storage options. The folding mechanism is easy to use and the spring-loaded mechanism means you can set up your rower in seconds when it is time to workout. As already mentioned, the display is on the small side but is completely readable, and despite pretty basic functionality the workouts are intense when using the higher levels of resistance and really pushing yourself. If you want a machine that comes with more bells and whistles then you will have to be open to paying more. Final Thoughts (should you buy the JLL R200 rower?) Hydraulic rowers, often referred to as piston rowing machines, are usually the most affordable option. These machines use a pair of hydraulic pistons to generate resistance, and tend to be the smallest and easiest in terms of storage, folding up in most cases. However, they often bare little to no resemblance to the movement of rowing. Usually, the range of movement is limited to a short arc that won’t offer the full-body benefits of a more expensive rowing machine.While rowing, the R200 is reasonably quiet, although it does occasionally get a mysterious rattle under the seat that eventually seems to resolve itself. The rower gets used about six times a week in our household, and has stood up well to that level of use for six months. It seems that JLL have spent the budget wisely when it comes to the design and manufacture of the R200. The basic mechanics of the rower work really well, with the seat motion and pulling action both feeling secure but fluid.

The handles are very comfortable and feature a good amount of soft padding. The handle bars are apparently ergonomically designed but to us they just look and feel straight – to be fair, this is how we would want them but to describe a straight bar as economically designed feels a bit of a stretch. When it comes to workouts that last 20 minutes or more we have to say the JLL R200 stood up to the test well. It was not uncomfortable to use for that period of time and even longer sessions of 30-45 minutes were more than do-able. It really does provide a high intensity and energy sapping workout that will have you burning calories as efficiently as any other home workout machine.

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